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Russia earthquake: Tsunami warnings downgraded in US, waves taller than 3 ft hit Japan, Hawaii & California
New Delhi: The National Weather Service has downgraded tsunami warning for all places except Northern California, prompting officials to lift most evacuation orders and allow people to return to previously cleared areas. Earlier, residents of...

School Assembly Headlines for July 31: Top national, international, business and sports updates
School Assembly: Morning assemblies aim to inform, inspire, and involve students by highlighting current global developments. Each day brings key announcements and events that every student should know. Here are today’s top news headlines. School...

Hawaii residents flee amid tsunami warning as roads blocked with cars
Panicked residents in Hawaii have been told to evacuate as tsunami warnings grip the islands following one of the most powerful earthquakes the world has seen in over a decade. Dramatic pictures show roads littered with cars as terrified residents...

Business News | Vivek Abrol Attends Centenary Tribute to Tyeb Mehta at Jehangir Art Gallery
PNN Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 30: Prominent art collector and connoisseur Vivek Abrol was among the distinguished guests at Conversations with Chai, a heartfelt memorial event commemorating the birth centenary of legendary Indian...

Hawaii placed under tsunami alert after powerful earthquake off Russia
Tsunami's first effects in Hawaii expected to be on Kauai coast The effects of the tsunami waves are initially expected to appear on the coast of Kauai, followed by the Big Island about 20 to 30 minutes later, the Hawaii County Civil Defense...

Tsunami warnings across Pacific as first waves hit Hawaii after earthquake off Russia | First Thing
Good morning. One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded triggered a series of tsunami warnings and evacuation orders stretching across Japan, the US west coast and much of the Pacific, after the shallow quake hit off eastern Russia, with...

Giant Earthquake Off Russian Coast Triggers Mass Evacuations as Far as Hawaii
One of the ten largest earthquakes ever recorded just struck Kamchatka, the sparsely populated Russian peninsula facing the Pacific. The magnitude 8.8 quake had its epicentre in the sea just off the Kamchatka coast. Huge quakes such as these can...

Tsunami threats for Hawaii, West Coast after 8.8 quake off Russia: Unbiased Updates, July 30, 2025
An 8.8-magnitude earthquake rocks the Pacific. Now, tsunami threats stretch from Alaska to Hawaii — and even California. Plus, the New York City gunman meant to target the National Football League (NFL). But he got off on the wrong floor. Who he...

Hawaii Tsunami Alert: When And Where Will The First Waves Hit After 8.8 Russia Earthquake?
Photo : Twitter The earliest tsunami wave is expected to hit Hawaii at around 7:17 PM local time (10:47 AM IST), with officials specifically noting a 7:10 PM arrival in Hanalei, Kauai. Thousands of residents in low-lying coastal areas are...

Massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake prompts evacuations and tsunami warnings across Hawaii, California and Japan
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Tsunami hits Hawaii after major quake off Russia spurs Pacific evacuations
A powerful undersea earthquake struck off the east-southeast coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on July 30, triggering tsunami waves and prompting mass evacuations across the Pacific region. The quake, registering a magnitude of 8.7 to 8.8, was...

How much land does Oprah own in Hawaii? Private road controversy explained as mogul faces online backlash
Independent American journalist and content creator Nick Sortor took to X on July 29, 2025, and claimed that Oprah Winfrey has kept her “private road” connecting Wailea to Kula in Hawaii, allegedly closed. According to Sortor, locals are thus...

Business News | India's Targeted Capital Liberalisation, RBI's FX Strategy Shield Economy from Global Shocks: Report
New Delhi [India], July 30 (ANI): India's measured approach to capital account liberalization, combined with the Reserve Bank of India's proactive foreign exchange management, has played a vital role in cushioning the economy against global...

Column: Find right fit for geothermal financing
Hawaii has committed by law to power its entire electrical grid with renewable energy by 2045. Yet we still rely heavily on imported petroleum, burning it daily to keep the lights on. Beneath our islands lies the untapped potential to change that...

Hawaiian Airlines’ Control Just Shifted In Honolulu. What Travelers Need To Know Now
The transition is no longer theoretical and is moving fast. Hawaiian Airlines new owner, Alaska Air Group, just named its Honolulu leadership team to oversee operations across both Alaska and Hawaiian brands. That move puts Alaska fully in control...

Nick Sortor reports Oprah's private Maui road has been opened after "INTENSE public pressure" amid Hawaii tsunami alert
Investigative reporter and podcaster Nick Sortor recently reported that Oprah Winfrey's private road in Maui has been opened after the host and TV producer faced public pressure for its closure amid a tsunami alert in Hawaii. In a tweet dated July...

Bernie Sanders introduces resolution to stop arms sales to Israel as it continues to starve Gaza – US politics live
Brown University agrees to pay $50m to settle dispute with Trump administrationBrown University announced on Wednesday it “reached a voluntary agreement with the federal government to restore funding for the University’s federally sponsored...

Is it safe to travel to Hawaii? Latest advice after tsunami hits Pacific Island
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Hawaii Tsunami Warning: Massive Traffic In Oahu, Honolulu Amid Evacuations After 8.8 Quake In Russia
Hawaii tsunami warning (Credit: X @weathertrackus) Thousands of residents in low-lying coastal areas of Hawaii began evacuating inland and heading to higher ground after a tsunami warning was issued for the entire state, following a powerful...

Tsunami mapped: Hawaii and California warnings issued after massive earthquake
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